Thursday, December 6, 2012

Our Tree 2012

I have been so behind this Christmas season. I have just decided to enjoy and not stress too much over the details. I am happy though that I finally have the tree up and I am really enjoying it :)

This year I got a Grand Fir. I have never decorated anything except a Noble and I actually really enjoyed this kind of tree. The reason I changed was because Chantel said she wanted a really fat tree--and this one was really fat!

Our dog Duke has been admiring the tree.

I used feather boas to give a look of snow. I tore long pieces of eyelet fabric and tied them into bows. I added frames, white ornaments and pearls.

I love angel wings and can never get enough. I want to get more handmade paper ones--I see some many gorgeous ones out in blogland.

I love hanging the frames on the tree. It is a new tradition for us for sure! This year I am going to look for some larger lightweight frames. They add such a personal touch!

This picture makes me smile--when Chantel was little we always had to buy her dolls in pairs. She thought since she had twin brothers that babies came in pairs.

I love my star--especially because I transformed it from an ugly gold to a sparkling white beauty! I also love the paper roses on the tree.

I am really happy with this years tree! I am already thinking forward to next years tree--I am thinking more frames, more boas, more angel wings and crowns!

I want to find more crown ornaments -- angel wings and crowns...two of my favorite things!

I am planning to wrap presents in brown paper and tie lace around them. I love this look. My Mom got me tons of lace this summer at garage sales for very little money. So this pretty wrap job cost almost nothing! Those that know me will not be surprised that this first wrapped gift is for Janae's kitties!

Chantel and Duke checking for presents under the tree :)

I hope this finds everyone enjoying the season!

Thanks for visiting!

Edited to say: Many of you have asked how I keep the cats out of the tree. First thing is, after many years of experience I have learned, you can't let them watch you decorate it. Creates too much interest! I lock them in a bedroom. Then the first day they batted at a few things, tried to climb it, but after I squirted them with a water bottle a dozen or so times now they are ignoring it. Fez did open a present this morning..but who could blame him. It was a box of kitty treats. :)

Sandy, your tree is amazing. Truly, I have never seen such an unusual tree. I can see the love that has gone into making it. By the way, that photo of Chantel with her two dolls is just so sweet. Your tree is an absolute work of art. How do you keep the cats away from it though? My daughter is just getting into cats and she acquired two of them. One of them is a climber and she kept climbing in her tree right up to the top and she would just stay there and observe the goings on. Finally, my daughter took down her tree. I think Christmas without a tree is sad. But she was afraid the cat would hurt herself.

I love what you've done with your tree. I'm envious of you and your daughter's hair. It's thick and pretty. Mine is very thin on top and it used to be thick. I've been taking prenatal vitamins (at age 51) to make it thicker. lol

Oh Sandy...your tree is unique & beautiful. I love the white roses and the pictures especially. You are an artist!! So glad you are getting good use out of the lace...so pretty on the package. I"m looking forward to seeing it in person today.

That is truly, truly a beautiful tree!! Love everything about it. In fact I may take a page from your tree book for next year and make little family frames with Christmas moments, I absolutely love that!! It makes it so much more personal.

Love your packages too, so romantic. And Duke looking at the tree? Priceless!

Wow Sandy your tree is so dreamy! Beautiful angel wings and those framed ornaments look so pretty too!LOVE the new look of your blog too!I have never had any issues with our cat getting into our trees either.xxAnne

Your tree turned out so beautiful. I love how you did the picture frames and the little angel wings hanging on there. I think the water gun is good for many things. I have to squirt my dog to stop barking at people through the window. I don't do it often but when they were working on the roof he just wouldn't stop.

Sandy, you did such an amazing job decorating your tree. Its so beautiful and I love everything about it. The little white frames are simply adorable. Love the one of your DD with the twin babies - so cute. Did you make those roses? Love the angel wings too. Hugs,Connie

Wow!! This looks gorgeous! I havent started on the tree yet. Here in Norway it has been a tradition to decorate the tree at the 23.! of december, but I might start earlier to enjoy it more. I have started with rough decor from nature style this year, but loving your white :) Hugs from the snowy land <3

Such a beautiful tree! There is so much fun about Christmas I always get over ambitious and then have to calm down and be more realistic! haha! Love the roses and the frames. So cute about your daughter and two dollies! That is one gorgeous package too. Merry, merry!

Your tree is beautiful, love the picture frame ornaments. I bought several a few at a time from Michael's dollar bin. I planned on using them as ornaments but I don't think I'll be getting to them this year. Everything on your tree is perfect.

Oh my! What a gorgeous tree! It's white and shabby, just perfect :)Thanks for always taking the time to leave such nice notes on my blogs. I really appreciate.As for the microwave heating pads, I use regular rice (in those I shared yesterday I actually mixed up two types of rice, the cheapest variety). It doesn't cook if you put your pad into a plastic bag while heating it. Write heating instructions if you give it as present, so it will work great and last for years.Hope this helps!

It's a fine Noble, Sandy it looks like you have beef collecting for years to fill it with that much beauty.Thank you my sweet new friend for taking time to visit, and best leaving a comment on your way home.

I am going back now to read some of your older post catching up and getting to know you much better.

Hello Sandy,Your blog and christmas tree are sooo very beautiful. It is sooo very peaceful, reflecting the season of our sweet saviour's birth, Jesus.Chantel is a gorgeous girl. Our children grow up sooo very quick.I will be back to visit.I love lace and I love the brown paper with the elegance of the lace, you used to wrap your packages.hugsSimply Debbie

Your tree is just lovely! The decorations are so creative. I love the fluffy boa and the torn eyelet fabric. Simply beautiful! Thank you so much for linking up to the Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations bloghop.

Your tree is beautiful. I love the feather boa idea. With my previous cat I would have to tie the tree to the wall with fishing line and eye hooks, because I could not keep him out of the tree. Nothing like the crash of a Christmas tree waking you up in the middle of the night.

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I am a 50 year old married Mother of 4 children and many furry babies. I love to go in search for stuff I can turn into treasures. Decorating our home, gardening, scrapbooking--along with almost anything else creative is what I love to do to spend my time. I have a disabled son and so I have chosen to stay home to care for him and not work outside my home. I love blogging and making new friends through blogging. I appreciate all the kind comments.